Comments and Discussion
This trip is for the Lopez Island Event. Registration will be available to Lopez Island Event registered members only on the night before the trip. Signup will be at the event headquarters campsite.
This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED). To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment. If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
Narrative: Launch at Mackaye Harbor and paddle west along southern short of Lopez Island. Explore Jones Bay, Mya Cove and Davis Bay, and return to Mackaye Harbor launch site. May also explore Charles Island and Long Island, depending on conditions. Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM Type of activity: Event Put in: Mackaye Harbor Take out: Mackaye Harbor Route Alternative for bad weather: Jones Bay, Johns Point, Iceberg Point Required equipment: Towline Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Bob Hyslop Co-Organizer(s): TBA Has organizer paddled here before? No Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No First Aid /CPR Person: TBA Maximum number of paddlers: 10 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Temperature: 53 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5.5 H
Tide Station: Aleck Bay Tide times & heights: 0500, 0.2 ft; 1430, 6.3 ft Current information: Cattle Point (1.2 Miles SE of) 0830, 1.3 kt (sets north); 1200 0.9 kt flood, 1410, slack Hazards: Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5' Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: There may be a 1 knot Current setting east throughout the day. Location (Optional): Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
